Petition of Michael Van Kleeck
Document 1797Because regimental paymasters were elected by the officers of the regiment, there is no right to compensation by said officers if the paymasters, chosen by them, do not deliver the appropriate certificates. Therefore, the claim of Michael Van Kleeck is denied.
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Because regimental paymasters were elected by the officers of the regiment, there is no right to compensation by said officers if the paymasters, chosen by them, do not deliver the appropriate certificates. Therefore, the claim of Michael Van Kleeck is denied.
Date
01/27/1797
Author
Recipient
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War Department
Repository
Document number
1797012700101
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Notable persons
James McHenry
Senate of the United States
Michael Van Kleeck
fourth company of the Second Regiment of the New York Artillery
William Stevens
Agent to the Regiment
Paymaster of a Regiment
officers
Captains
Subalterns
Supreme Executive of the State
Notable locations
War Department
Notable items
final settlement certificates
arrears of pay
claim
compensation
Resolution of Congress
contract between the soldiery and the United States
election of agents
delinquencies
propriety of legislative interference
relief
liquidation